NPD snackathon

24 Sept 2026
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions
  • 16:05 Welcome & Introduction
  • 16:10 Live Product Demo & Tasting
    Hear how Tony's Chocolonely founder Teun brought a new snack concept to life
  • 16:25 Physics-Enhanced AI: Accelerating Formulation and Product R&D
    Discover how Schrödinger combines molecular physics and machine learning to help R&D teams rapidly screen concepts, reduce experimental trial and error, and accelerate product development from idea to market.
  • 16:35 Hands-On NPD Snackathon
     Team up with fellow delegates to tackle a live NPD challenge and build the next generation of snack.
  • 17:30 Final Pitch Preparation
  • 17:40 Pitch-Off & Audience Vote
    Present your concept and help select this year's winning innovation
Speakers
Ana Piekarz
Ana Piekarz, Global Head of ESG Nutrition
Teun van der Keuken
Teun van der Keuken, Founder - TONY'S CHOCOLONELY
Jeffrey Sanders
Jeffrey Sanders, Product Manager
Emmanuel Perrin
Emmanuel Perrin, Senior Director Biotechnology & Ingredients - Advanced Technology - DANONE